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See \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/collections\/trees-for-luxury-resorts\"\u003etrees for luxury resorts\u003c\/a\u003e for the canopy above and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/collections\/drought-tolerant-ground-cover\"\u003edrought tolerant ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e for the layer below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hibiscus-tiliaceus-rubra-red-hibiscus","title":"Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' - Red Hibiscus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Red Hibiscus, is a fast-growing evergreen tree or large shrub admired for its striking reddish-bronze foliage and large, yellow flowers with deep red centres. This tropical species thrives in coastal and subtropical areas, making it a popular choice for hedges, windbreaks, or as a specimen tree. 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